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Friday, Sept. 22 — Dr. Frank H. Roberts, president of the Normal University, said today that the attendance at the school this year is over 40 percent in excess of that of last year. This breaks all records. Every day Dr. Roberts is forced to turn students away because the school is crowded to the point of overflowing. In the Normal training classes 155 pupils are registered, which is exactly 40 percent above the enrollment of last semester. In the grades he has 120 this year, as compared with 80 last year.

Story Time at Carnegie Library is at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the children’s area of the library. This week’s book is “Do Cows Turn Colors in the Fall” by Viki Woodworth and the theme is “Awesome Autumn!” All programs are free and open to the public.

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph, becoming north.

Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, becoming south. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 46.

About 17 of the city’s fire hydrants will be flow tested today, Sept. 23, as part of an Insurance Services Office inspection of fire protection in the community. The outcome of the inspection affects property insurance rates in the area, and city Fire Chief Phillip Mares said the hydrant testing needs to get done despite the Stage IV water restrictions that have been in effect since April.

SANTA FE — Democrats pushed ahead Monday with plans to revise districts of New Mexico’s regulatory agency, despite the objections of Republicans who say the proposed changes will make it difficult for GOP candidates to compete in some parts of the state.

The House and Senate approved separate but similar redistricting plans for the Public Regulation Commission, which regulates utilities, telecommunications and insurance.

Outgoing Las Vegas City Schools board member Ricky Serna is recommending that Ernesto Salazar replace him on the board.

Serna made the recommendation during Thursday evenings work session, his final meeting as a board member. His resignation became effective this past Friday, and the board now has 45 days to pick a replacement for Serna’s now vacant seat. Board President Felix Alderete said the person selected will be up for election in 2013.